The Nurse Is Facilitating a Program on Poison Control and Tells

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is facilitating a program on poison control and tells the group that if a known poison has been ingested,the first measure that must be taken is:

• A)contacting the American Association of Poison Control Centers for the proper immediate treatment.
• B)having the person drink large amounts of water to flush the poison through the gastrointestinal system.
• C)notifying the local health agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the person has stabilized.
• D)administering syrup of ipecac within 30 minutes.

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